Palermo Botanical Garden Tickets & Tours

• Visit one of Italy’s oldest gardens at the University of Palermo that dates back to 1779.
• With your skip-the-line ticket, you will waste no time in long queues at the entrance.
• Marvel at the herbarium’s extensive collection of over 250,000 specimens.
• Learn about plant species from across the world in the bioecological and geographic zone.
• See intriguing parts of Orto Botanico including the Gymnasium and various greenhouses.
• Witness the Winter Garden and the Tineo Room that date back to the mid-19th century.
• Admire the magnificent Aquarium at the southeast corner, which was gifted by the Archbishop of Palermo.

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line access to Orto Botanico Palermo

Exclusions

• Guided tours

• Children aged 6-12yrs, students aged 18-25yrs, and senior citizens aged 70yrs and above enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Grab this affordable combo ticket to gain skip-the-line entry to the Botanical Gardens and explore the city’s iconic spots with a hop-on hop-off bus pass.
• At the Botanical Gardens – one of the oldest in Italy – immerse yourself in the diverse beauty of nearly 250,000 plant species and unique outdoor sections.
• There's so much to discover from algae to lichen and fungi, and themed spots with the rarest aquatic and desert species!
• With the hop-on hop-off pass, take in sights like the Royal Palace, Palermo Cathedral, and more with buses arriving every 30 to 60 mins along 2 routes.
• Learn about the city’s rich history with a multilingual audio guide and enjoy panoramic views from the open-top double-decker buses.

Inclusions

Botanical Gardens

• Skip-the-line entry to Orto Botanico Palermo (near stop 3 on Red line)

Palermo HOHO

• 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
• Access to Red & Blue lines
• Audio guide in Italian, English, Spanish, Japanese, French, German, Russian & Portuguese
• Free Wi-Fi & assistance on board
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Please click here for a detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Red Line

• First bus: 10am from Politeamo Theatre
• Last bus: 5pm from Politeamo Theatre
• Frequency: Every 30 mins
• Popular stops: Palermo Botanical Garden, Teatro Massimo, New Gate

Blue Line

• First bus: 12pm from Politeamo Theatre
• Last bus: 5pm from Politeamo Theatre
• Frequency: Every 60 mins
• Popular stops: English Garden, Zisa Castle, Villa Malfitano

Botanical Gardens

• Tip: The gardens are a great place to spot a wide range of bird species attracted to the lush vegetation.
• Keep in mind bicycles, roller skates, balls, kites, and frisbees are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely!
• Shutterbugs, take note: professional or commercial photography is a no-go inside the venue. Seek permission before you record the place.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Palermo HOHO

• The buses are wheelchair accessible (only if they are equipped with a footboard and space for wheelchair).
• Small and medium sized pets welcome onboard if they are put on a leash, muzzle or inside a carrier.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Save big and see more with this combo offering hop-on hop-off tour, and entry to Botanical Gardens and Antonino Salinas Archaeological Museum.
• Enjoy a 24-hour hop-on hop-off tour with unlimited access to 2 routes and 15 stops at must-see spots like English Garden and Zisa Castle.
• Delight in the multilingual audio guide on the open-top double-decker buses arriving every 30 to 60 mins. History lesson and breathtaking views of the city guaranteed.
• Explore Botanical Gardens with skip-the-line access and delve into a world of fascinating plant species and gardens like the Gymnasium and Tieneo Room.
• Discover art from ancient Greece to the late 20th century at Archaeological Museum and marvel at iconic sculptures like the Selinunte Temple metopes.

Inclusions

Palermo HOHO

• 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
• Access to Red & Blue lines
• Audio guide in Italian, English, Spanish, Japanese, French, German, Russian & Portuguese
• Free Wi-Fi & assistance on board
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Botanical Gardens

• Skip-the-line entry to Orto Botanico Palermo (near stop 3 on Red line)

Archaeological Museum

• Entry to the Regional Antonino Salinas Archaeological Museum (near stop 6 on Red and Blue lines)

Please click here for a detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Red Line

• First bus: 10am from Politeamo Theatre
• Last bus: 5pm from Politeamo Theatre
• Frequency: Every 30 mins
• Popular stops: Palermo Botanical Garden, Teatro Massimo, New Gate

Blue Line

• First bus: 12pm from Politeamo Theatre
• Last bus: 5pm from Politeamo Theatre
• Frequency: Every 60 mins
• Popular stops: English Garden, Zisa Castle, Villa Malfitano

Palermo HOHO

• The buses are wheelchair accessible (only if they are equipped with a footboard and space for wheelchair).
• Small and medium sized pets welcome onboard if they are put on a leash, muzzle or inside a carrier.

Botanical Gardens

• Tip: The gardens are a great place to spot a wide range of bird species attracted to the lush vegetation.
• Keep in mind bicycles, roller skates, balls, kites, and frisbees are not allowed in this experience. Pack wisely!
• Shutterbugs, take note: professional or commercial photography is a no-go inside the venue. Seek permission before you record the place.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Archaeological Museum

• Tip: Look out for temporary exhibitions or special displays happening on the day of your visit.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Explore Palermo's gems uniquely with skip-the-line access exclusively for the Botanical Gardens, paired with a visit to the Antonino Salinas Archaeological Museum.
• Visit to the University of Palermo's historic 1779 Botanical Garden, home to 250,000 specimens, with skip the line access.
• Explore the Gymnasium and greenhouses, and admire the stunning Aquarium in the southeast corner, a gift from the Archbishop of Palermo.
• Access one of Italy's key museums established in the 19th century and explore an array of artifacts from excavations across Sicily.
• Discover Phoenician sarcophagi dating back to the 5th century BC, Etruscan mirrors, and the world's largest collection of ancient anchors.

Inclusions

Botanical Gardens

• Skip-the-line access to Orto Botanico Palermo

Antonino Salinas Archaeological Museum

• Entry to the Regional Antonino Salinas Archaeological Museum

Botanical Gardens

• Tip: Seek out the garden's exotic fruit trees, such as citrus varieties. Learn about the different fruit species and their significance in the region.

Antonino Salinas Archaeological Museum

• Tip: Visit the exhibit showcasing the world's largest collection of ancient anchors. These anchors represent different historical periods and maritime traditions.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.